With sound advice for the kitchen gardener in the Southwest, this guide conjures up rows of plump purple eggplants and luscious tomatoes, frilly dill and gleaming peppers, complemented with lavender and marigolds and all rendered in Cynthia Miller's whimsical paintings of rich greens and brilliantly colored produce. Kim Nelson guides readers through the process of planning, planting, growing, harvesting, and cooking the crops that thrive in the Southwestern sun, with recipes for such delights as Balsamic Roasted Root Vegetables, Dill and Rosemary Salmon, Citrus Salsa, Mom's Pumpkin Cake, and the surprising Anna's Ice Cream Coleslaw.